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Fool-for-Christ · 1627
Procopius of Vyatka the Fool-For-Christ
Blessed Procopius of Viatka, Fool-for-Christ († 1627)
New Calendar December 21 Old Calendar January 3
Why they are a saint
Saint Procopius, the son of devout peasants, first feigned madness to escape a marriage that was being urged on him. The Orthodox Church commemorates Procopius of Vyatka the Fool-For-Christ on December 21.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Procopius of Vyatka the Fool-For-Christ as a patron when they bear the name Procopius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 21.
Prayer
O holy Procopius of Vyatka the Fool-For-Christ, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.